Biography of Rev. Ezra Keller, Founder and First President of Wittenberg College recounts the life and work of a significant figure in American Lutheranism and higher education. This biography details Keller's efforts in establishing Wittenberg College in Springfield, Ohio, in 1845, highlighting his vision, leadership, and dedication to theological education.
The book explores Keller's early life, his religious development, and his commitment to founding an institution that would serve the needs of the Lutheran Church in the United States. Readers will gain insight into the challenges and triumphs of establishing a college in the mid-19th century, as well as the broader context of religious and educational developments of the period.
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